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Oct 21, 2020 • 37min

367: Former Senior VP of Community Lending at Fannie Mae & National Low Income Housing Coalition NLIHC Barry Zigas

Jason Hartman talks with Barry Zigas, Senior Fellow at Consumer Federation of America. Barry shares a brief, descriptive history lesson on how Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac came to be. Barry and Jason discuss the low and middle-income housing crisis and what factors contribute to homeownership rates. Barry Zigas joins Jason Hartman to discuss student loans compared to home loans. Is this similar to a problem we've seen in the recent past? How does the shortage of affordable new homes drive inflation? Key Takeaways: [1:00] Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were both created by acts of congress. [4:30] Is the Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac mission to increase homeownership? [6:20] Let's talk about global home ownership comparisons. [11:00] What factors contribute to homeownership rates? [12:15] There's still discrimination in the mortgage markets. [14:30] Redlining is a term defined as a percentage of non-white people living in a community. [16:45] How much of the community reinvestment act is to blame for the great recession? [21:00] Student loans compared to home loans, is this a perpetual problem? [24:00] There's a tremendous shortage of affordable new homes to buy, which is part of what's driving inflation. [27:20] San Francisco, what caused its high prices throughout history, and will that change from COVID-19? [34:00] COVID-19 has employment implications, which will translate to housing implications. Websites: zigasassociates.com consumerfed.org JasonHartman.com 1-800-HARTMAN
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Oct 16, 2020 • 33min

366: Market Crash Predictions, California Climate Policy, Crypto History, Bitcoin & Mark Moss

Investor, entrepreneur, and Crypto Expert, Mark Moss, returns to the show today discussing what's happening in Mexico compared to California? Moss, a California resident, shares some aspects of California that are proving problematic moving forward. Will these bills in motion and aggressive attempts to combat climate change cause a California market crash? "Every problem boils down to the money," says Mark Moss. Mark Moss talks with Jason Hartman about his feelings on bitcoin and why it might be the most favorable currency, even over the dollar. This talk includes a quick history lesson sharing one aspect of currency evolution. As well, what will happen when the stimulus ends? Key Takeaways: Mark Moss [2:00] Why is that the power stays on in Mexico, but not in California? [5:00] California is leading the charge on fighting back against climate change. [8:30] And what do experts say about the cause of the fire? [13:00] With California's chaos and the four bills in working order that could affect real estate, what will happen with the California real estate market? [15:30] Will there be a real estate crash in 2021? [17:10] Mark speaks about one market misconception. [18:30] The markets; stock, real estate, gold, etc., have become disconnected. [20:00] What happens when the stimulus ends? [22:30] How will this change cryptocurrency, like bitcoin? [25:15] What makes bitcoin superior to gold or the dollar? [26:45] A history lesson on African cowrie/aggry beads. [28:40] "If the people understood the banking system, there would be a revolution overnight." Henry Ford Websites: Mark Moss on Youtube JasonHartman.com/Ask JasonHartman.com/Start JasonHartman.com/Recordings JasonHartman.com/Asset JasonHartman.com/Webinar JasonHartman.com JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN
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Oct 9, 2020 • 57min

365: Nominal Confusion, FedNow, Capital Formation, and Dynastic Wealth, Lynette Zang

Jason Hartman interviews Lynette Zang, Chief Market Analyst at ITM Trading, about everything monetary policy. Opening with one of Lynette's favorite charts shared from the FRED, Federal Reserve Education Department, Lynette, and Jason guide us through a discussion to clear up nominal confusion. Zang shares recent developments with FedNow and how this will affect the individual. Jason asks Lynette what she recommends we should do to protect ourselves? Lynette expresses her confidence in gold and why this is one of the three central pillars of dynastic wealth. As well, Jason and Lynette discuss inflation, the how and why of its existence, and how it's controlled. Key Takeaways: [2:30] Looking at one of Lynette's favorite charts from the FRED, Federal Reserve Education Department. [3:45] Fiat literal translation: government decree. [6:00] Nominal confusion; 'they' knew that people do not understand inflation and that they marry the legal money of the state because inflation causes nominal confusion. [9:00] What is a total financial reset? [11:10] The FedNow is about you, the individual, having an account directly linked to the Federal Reserve. [13:45] The basis of wealth is capital formation. You've got to save in order to invest. [19:00] What is Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance? [27:00] Whenever you hear the term nominal, you must understand that the truth is being hidden. [28:30] What should we be doing to protect ourselves? [29:10] Dynastic wealth is real estate, rare metals, and gold money. [31:40] Gold acts as wealth storage, holding its value over time. [33:55] Inflation is an invisible way for the government to tax you more. [35:40] Real estate inside of a reset faces two issues. [37:30] There is almost no such thing as a free and clear property? [43:30] How do negative interest rates work/exist? [51:40] What does it mean when the LIBOR goes away? Websites: ITMTrading.com PandemicInvesting.com JasonHartman.com/Ask JasonHartman.com/Start JasonHartman.com/Recordings JasonHartman.com/Asset JasonHartman.com/Webinar JasonHartman.com JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN
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Oct 2, 2020 • 51min

364: Macro-Economic Trends, Debt to GDP, Inflation, Japan George Gammon

George Gammon joins Jason Hartman remotely from Saint Barthélemy. What's happening with Japan's debt to GDP ratio, and how can the US compare to this? George talks about the change in the savings rate due to Coronavirus and how it is manipulated. George and Jason discuss some ideas that the Fed may not want the common man to understand. As well, is deflation good or bad? Where are interest rates headed, and how can you come up with a prediction for that? Key Takeaways: [1:00] Life in St. Barts, low crime rate, yachts, and more. [7:45] Jason opens the discussion on Japanonomics. [8:55] The US deficit just this year will be the same as the total amount of debt accumulated from 1776 to 2000. [12:00] George talks on trades surplus. [17:00] How did Coronavirus change the US savings rate? [20:00] How has the savings rate been manipulated based on IRS' estimates.'? [21:15] What is it that the Fed, or the powers that be, don't want us to know? [21:29] Is deflation good or bad? [24:00] Who 'owns' the Fed? [29:30] In a truly free market, one is always trying to create a product that has more value than the money in your pocket. [30:30] Where do you think these interest rates are going? [33:00] George discusses using the Fisher equation to determine interest rates in the future. [38:00] Is inflation necessary? [44:30] Be prepared or you're going to be a victim [48:55] What is Rebel Capitalist Pro? Websites: GeorgeGammon.com/Pro JasonHartman.com/Start JasonHartman.com/Recordings JasonHartman.com/Asset JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN
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Sep 30, 2020 • 31min

363: AMERICA, What Went Wrong? The Crisis Deepens, James B. Steele, Pulitzer Prize & George Polk Winner

He is one of the most famous economic investigative journalists of all time, Jason Hartman interviews James B. Steel. Jason ask James about the decimated middle class, how did we get here, and how can we get out? As well, James touches on health care and the American dream, and how to make the middle class viable again. Book: The newest book, America What Went Wrong, the Crisis Deepens Key Takeaways: [0:45] The middle class has been decimated, without a real dollar raise in four decades. How can this be? [5:00] Discussing how the median income is behind pace. [9:30] The free market has been wonderful for this country but it cannot solve this problem we're in. [13:00] How could health care be solved? [17:00] Who are the global money men? [18:00] Is there hope for the American dream? [21:15] The solution; what is the foundation that makes the middle class viable again? Websites: barlettandsteele.com JasonHartman.com/asset JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes)
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Sep 26, 2020 • 3min

Special Announcement: Pandemic Investing Summit

Zoom Virtual Event: October 17th, 2020 Early Bird Admission: PandemicInvesting.com Get Instant access to Jason Hartman's newest report, you'll learn… The modified square root shaped recovery Understanding the rare economic malady of supply/demand shock Generational PTSD and what it means to you & society The six lifestyle mega-trends that will change the world forever And much much more! PandemicInvesting.com
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Sep 25, 2020 • 18min

362: CARES Act, HEROS Act Stimulus with Julio Gonzalez

Jason Hartman talks with Julio Gonzalez, founder of Engineered Tax Services, a licensed engineering firm that focuses on tax benefits at federal, state, and local levels. Julio's expertise on tax credits gives us a different perspective on where the economy is headed. Today, Jason and Julio discuss property reuse for affordable housing and redistribution centers. Julio shares knowledge about tax credits from selling air rights to 5G infrastructure. Key Takeaways: Julio Gonzalez [3:00] Is there a chance to see property reuse like hotels shifting to affordable housing? [4:00] Many REITs are trying to redesign shopping centers into redistribution centers. [9:00] It's hard to make predictions about where the economy will be without any history of vaccinating 7 billion people. [11:15] There are twenty tax credits associated with investing and real estate at the federal level. [13:00] The government is incentivizing 5G infrastructure as a tax credit. Websites: EngineeredTaxServices.com www.JasonHartman.com/asset www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN
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Sep 23, 2020 • 25min

361: The Coming Financial Crisis & Crisis by Design by John Truman Wolfe

Former senior credit officer for two California banks, and editor and publisher of The Strategic Financial Intelligence monthly newsletter, John Truman Wolfe joins Jason Hartman today talking about the coming financial crisis. The question is, will the bubble pop, if so, what will happen? As well, John and Jason talk about banks worldwide, who to trust, how much to evaluate them, and what they've done wrong. Will banking eventually lead to a global digital currency? Books: The Coming Financial Crisis & Crisis by Design by John Truman Wolfe Key Takeaways: [3:30] Big news from the Federal Reserve. [9:30] How long will the Fed keep interest rates low? [13:00] People keep predicting the end of the world, and it's yet to happen. [14:00] John Truman Wolfe [1:15] Talking derivatives: the thing about the thing. [1:45] Will this bubble pop, and what will happen if/when it does? [6:00] John discusses the BIS (Bank of International Settlements) and the Bail-In Policy. [8:45] What should people do, and what banks are safe? [13:40] How often should you evaluate your bank, and in what should you look? [18:45] The biggest problem for the U.S. dollar is that the Fed has thrown 5.2 trillion dollars into the economy out of thin air. [34:00] Could we move to a world monetary system in the form of digital currency? Websites: StrategicFinancialIntelligence.com johntrumanwolfe.com JasonHartman.com/Asset JasonHartman.com/Webinar www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties Jason Hartman Quick Start Jason Hartman PropertyCast (Libsyn) Jason Hartman PropertyCast (iTunes) 1-800-HARTMAN
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Sep 18, 2020 • 24min

360: Unfu*k Yourself, Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life by Gary John Bishop

Jason Hartman interviews author of the book, Unfu*k Yourself, Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life, by Gary John Bishop. Bishop shares pieces of the philosophy that shaped his world. His joy for helping others gave momentum towards sharing his wisdom in book and audio form. His approach to life is designed around forgiveness, being honest with oneself, and that significant change is available to everyone. Gary John Bishop is also author to Stop Doing That Sh*t and Do The Work. Key Takeaways: [2:45] "Have you ever felt like a hamster on a wheel, furiously turning your way through life with somehow going nowhere" - Gary John Bishop [4:00] The best place to start is finally telling yourself the truth. [7:30] "You're way more encumbered by what you think than anyone else." G.J. Bishop [9:45] How do I forgive someone/something? [11:00] It's amazing what things people will give up to be right. [12:25] Should we always forgive? [17:30] Significant change is available to you. [21:45] "Your success in life is almost exclusively tied to the degree that you can keep a promise to yourself." G.J. Bishop Websites: GaryJohnBishop.com www.JasonHartman.com/asset www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties
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Sep 17, 2020 • 28min

359: National Right to Work Committee Mark Mix

There is nothing fair about forcing a person to join a labor union in order to have a job. Jason Hartman interviews Mark Mix, President of the National Right to Work Committee, as they discuss the impact of labor unions in the economy. Key Takeaways: [1:40] In some states, you are forced to join a union if you want a job. [2:00] Mark explains what it means to have a Right to Work in one of the 27 Right To Work states. [5:15] Is there still a need for labor unions in the workplace in the US? [10:00] Employment growth has been higher in the right to work states versus forced-unionism states. [18:15] Simply put, the right to work states give power back to the worker instead of the union official. [21:50] Generally, how much are union dues? Websites: NRTW.org NRTWC.org www.JasonHartman.com www.JasonHartman.com/properties 1-800-HARTMAN

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